1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 264 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 712 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1971 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Cyclone | Firenza |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |