1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 40 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, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 81 kg more than 2013 Audi A8.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | A8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3122 mm |
