2006 Ford Territory vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 4 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 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 541 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
Because 2006 Ford Territory 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, 2006 Ford Territory 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Territory | Villager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3274 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
