2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 97 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper 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:
2003 Dodge Viper | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |