1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 772 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Grand Marquis | Yukon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |