1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 46 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 91 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 142 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 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 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Cyclone | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2497 mm |
