1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 273 kg more than 1974 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Monterey | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Monterey | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3020 mm |
