2009 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cyclone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 107 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 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.
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2009 BMW M3 | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |