1958 Ford 17 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1958 Ford 17 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 1958 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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