1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2003 Saturn L
To start off, 2003 Saturn L is newer by 37 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 155 more horse power than 2003 Saturn L. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2003 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 312 kg more than 2003 Saturn L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Saturn L, 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn L. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 2003 Saturn L | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Cyclone | L |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
