1962 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Consul | Colt |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2970 mm |