2008 Kia Sedona vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 766 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sedona | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
