1972 GMC Jimmy vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1972 GMC Jimmy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 1972 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Jimmy | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Jimmy | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |
