1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Colt |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2970 mm |
