1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Montclair | Yukon |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3302 mm |