1979 BMW 732 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 13 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 138 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 BMW 732. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 732 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 732 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:
1979 BMW 732 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 732 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |