1996 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Mercury Mystique
To start off, both 1996 Audi A8 and 1996 Mercury Mystique were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A8 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1996 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 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, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A8 | 1996 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A8 | Mystique |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |