2000 Audi A8 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 34 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A8 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
