1968 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Colt. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 131 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.

Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Mitsubishi Colt (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

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