1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 7 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 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 342 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 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 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
Model | Cyclone | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |