1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Ford Falcon.
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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Falcon | Colt |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |