1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Oldsmobile 66 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 235 more horse power than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 138 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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1942 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 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:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cyclone | 66 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1942 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
