1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric 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 275 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 547 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cyclone | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
