2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
