2007 Kia Pregio vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 355 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Pregio | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |