1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Audi Super 90. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi Super 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 410 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi Super 90. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi Super 90.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Audi Super 90 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Super 90 | Comet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |