1978 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Capri | Colt |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2834 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2970 mm |
