1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 44 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 65 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 523 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cyclone | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
