2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 39 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 23 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | XLR | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |