1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1981 Audi 4000
To start off, 1981 Audi 4000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 4000.
Because 1981 Audi 4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi 4000 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1981 Audi 4000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Cougar | 4000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
