1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1982 Ford Fairlane and 1982 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ford Fairlane | 1982 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fairlane | Colt |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |