1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, 2006 Audi S4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi S4 (411 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | S4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
