1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 47 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 958 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
| Model | Cyclone | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |
