2003 GMC Yukon vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2003 GMC Yukon 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 75 more horse power than 2003 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 630 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 2003 GMC Yukon 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, 2003 GMC Yukon 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Yukon. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Yukon | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
