2009 GMC Sierra vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 GMC Sierra is newer by 42 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 534 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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 Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Sierra | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3130 mm |
