1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 44 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 (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 234 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Comet | Rio |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4016 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2499 mm |