2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
