1980 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1980 Ford Escort and 1982 Mitsubishi Colt are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1982 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Colt |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2390 mm |