1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,498 cc, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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