1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Comet | A4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2809 mm |
