2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2011 GMC Acadia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 864 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. 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, 2011 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Acadia | Contour |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2710 mm |
