1966 Audi Variant vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1966 Audi Variant and 1966 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1966 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 705 kg more than 1966 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet 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 Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Audi Variant, 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 Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Audi Variant. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Audi Variant | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Variant | Comet |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
