1981 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Granada | Colt |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |