1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 355 kg more than 2010 Audi A6.
Because 1973 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | A6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2842 mm |
