1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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 A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet. 2012 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Comet | A4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2809 mm |