From what I've seen, domain age by itself doesn't guarantee better rankings. I've seen newer websites perform really well when they publish high-quality content, satisfy search intent, and earn relevant backlinks. An older domain can have an advantage if it has built trust and authority over time, but I don't think age alone is what makes the difference. A strong SEO strategy and consistent effort usually matter much more.
to me age does not matter as much as consiistency. a new website that provides value through its content on a regular bassis nd develops authority will grow incredibly quickly. the only way for the older website to have an advantage is if it has remained high quality over the years. if it fails to do that then the new website will surely beat it.
Yes a new website can definitely outrank an older domain in my experience high quality content strong topical relevance and earning quality backlinks consistently matter much more than domain age alone
