2004 Holden Frontera vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Holden Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Because 2004 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Frontera will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Frontera | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Frontera | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
