1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Comet | A8 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2992 mm |