2009 Ford Bantam vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam 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 241 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 648 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. 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, 2009 Ford Bantam, 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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Bantam 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:
| 2009 Ford Bantam | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Bantam | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
