1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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 A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Comet | A5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
