2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition. 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 Ford Expedition, 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
