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 6,722 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 15 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 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 1253 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 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 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 | 5328 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3130 mm |