1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Grand Marquis | Yukon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 517 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 2819 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3302 mm |