2005 Kia Pregio vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Kia Pregio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 462 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet.
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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Pregio | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Pregio | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |