1965 Maserati Tipo 65 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Tipo 65. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cyclone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 672 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 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:
| 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Tipo 65 | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 5046 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
