1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 708 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Colt |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
