2006 Kia Sorento vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 32 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 780 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
