2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2010 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Mercury Monterey. 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, 2010 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2010 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Monterey | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
