2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra 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 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Lybra 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:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Lybra | Villager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
