1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK 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 177 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 337 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
