1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, 2012 Lexus GX 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Lexus GX. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 774 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 2012 Lexus GX 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, 2012 Lexus GX 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GX. (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cyclone | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Mercury | Lexus |
| Model | Cyclone | GX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
