1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cortina | Colt |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 69 L |