1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 172 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 391 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Cyclone | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Cyclone | Rexton |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |