1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Audi S4 is newer by 45 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 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, 2011 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Comet | S4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2809 mm |
