1998 Buick Signia vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1998 Buick Signia is newer by 32 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 97 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 108 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
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, 1998 Buick Signia, 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Signia. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Signia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Signia | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
