2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
