2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion 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 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1872 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (579 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Excursion | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2950 mm |
