2007 Kia Sedona vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sedona | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
