1986 BMW 735 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 20 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 120 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 54 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |