1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Audi A6
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 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 Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2006 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Comet | A6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
