1963 Austin Princess 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 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess 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 217 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 548 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess 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 Austin Princess | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Princess | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |