1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1997 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1997 Opel Corsa is newer by 31 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.
Because 1966 Mercury Cyclone is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Cyclone. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Corsa. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Corsa 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 | 1997 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cyclone | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
