1968 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Brougham 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Brougham. (229 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 548 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Brougham | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Brougham | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2950 mm |