1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 45 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, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 534 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
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, 2012 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Comet | Rio |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
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 | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |