2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 692 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude 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:
2008 Mazda Etude | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Etude | Villager |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3276 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1785 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |