2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 42 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 197 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 267 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT 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:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GT | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |