1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 45 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, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | A8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3122 mm |
