1996 Audi A6 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
