2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Rondo | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
