1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 is newer by 33 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 253 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda B2500. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda B2500 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:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2500 | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |
