1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman is newer by 10 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 97 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 97 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Cyclone | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Cyclone | Statesman |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |