1970 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 72 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Capri | Colt |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2835 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 95 L |