1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2007 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2007 Saturn Aura is newer by 41 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 83 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Aura. (252 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Aura.
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, 2007 Saturn Aura, 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Aura. (340 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 2007 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Cyclone | Aura |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
