1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Audi Quattro. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 485 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Quattro | Comet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
