1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 428 kg more than 1979 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Kia Brisa | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Brisa | Comet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |