1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 945 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Colt |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
