2009 Audi S4 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Audi S4 is newer by 43 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, 2009 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 845 kg more than 2009 Audi S4.
Because 2009 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S4 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S4 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
