1974 Honda 1300 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1974 Honda 1300 is newer by 8 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 254 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 737 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Cyclone is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Cyclone. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 1300 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6393 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2950 mm |