1967 Jaguar MK II vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1967 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 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 215 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 182 kg more than 1967 Jaguar MK II. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar MK II | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK II | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2481 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |