1984 Ford Orion vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 555 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
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, both vehicles can yield 100 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Ford Orion | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Orion | Colt |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |