1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Kia Venga

To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.

Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Comet 2010 Kia Venga
Make Mercury Kia
Model Comet Venga
Year Released 1967 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3279 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1710 kg


 

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