1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 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 25 more horse power than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 407 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 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:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |