1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Ford Maverick 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 1972 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1972 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt.

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