2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 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 34 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 368 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B3 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 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 | 2000 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |