2009 GMC Acadia vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Acadia | Villager |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |