1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
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 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Colt |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2970 mm |
