1982 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 16 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 39 more horse power than 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 72 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
1982 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Longchamp | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |