2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ulysse | Villager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
