1950 Ford Vedette vs. 1968 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1968 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 215 kg more than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1950 Ford Vedette 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 1950 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Mitsubishi Colt, 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, 1950 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt.

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