1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Audi A4.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4, 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Audi A4 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Cougar | A4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2809 mm |