1972 Isuzu 117 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1972 Isuzu 117 is newer by 6 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 1972 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1972 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 552 kg more than 1972 Isuzu 117. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Isuzu 117 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | 117 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |