1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 145 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 948 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
