1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 44 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Comet | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
