1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cyclone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cyclone 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 263 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 702 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cyclone | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
