1968 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1968 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 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 81 more horse power than 1968 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1968 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 172 kg more than 1968 Avanti Avanti. 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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1968 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1968 Avanti Avanti 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:
1968 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Avanti | Mercury |
Model | Avanti | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |