2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 215 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Cyclone |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 579 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |