1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cyclone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 232 kg more than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Mercury Cyclone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |