2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 13 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1075 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Yukon | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Yukon | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 368 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3130 mm |