1985 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt.

Because 1985 Ford Capri 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 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.

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