2007 Kia Pregio vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 37 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 332 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Pregio | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Pregio | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1350 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |