1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 47 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 131 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 679 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Kia RIO, 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Comet | RIO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
