2006 Citroen C5 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2006 Citroen C5 is newer by 40 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 131 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 1966 Mercury Cyclone is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Cyclone. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C5 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |