1963 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 118 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Consul 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, both vehicles can yield 100 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1963 Ford Consul | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Consul | Colt |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |