2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 177 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 293 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cyclone.
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 Mercury Milan, 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Cyclone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2009 Mercury Milan 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 Mercury Milan | 1966 Mercury Cyclone | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Milan | Cyclone |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
