2009 Audi R8 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 42 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, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | R8 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
