1971 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1984 Ford Capri

To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1984 Ford Capri 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 1984 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.

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