1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1999 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1999 Nissan Rasheen 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 231 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 472 kg more than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Rasheen 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 | 1999 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cyclone | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |