2001 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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 194 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 204 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |