1999 Audi S8 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 33 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S8 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
