1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 265 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 1062 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 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:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |