1972 Lotus 72 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone

To start off, 1972 Lotus 72 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, 1972 Lotus 72 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1972 Lotus 72.

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 1972 Lotus 72 has manual transmission. 1972 Lotus 72 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.

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