2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 708 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Because 2008 Ford E-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-150 | Villager |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |