1981 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 620 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cortina | Colt |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |