1957 Citroen 11 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone

To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen 11 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 280 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 512 kg more than 1957 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Mercury Cyclone is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Cyclone. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1957 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1957 Citroen 11 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.

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