2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2011 GMC Acadia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 165 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 798 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2710 mm |
