2009 Audi A5 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 43 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 70 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 737 kg more than 2009 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A5 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, 2009 Audi A5 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, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (579 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A5 | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
