1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 33 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 183 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan R 391. (359 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan R 391.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cyclone | R 391 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
