1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. Both 1985 Ford Meteor and 1982 Mitsubishi Colt are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 1985 Ford Meteor (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1982 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Meteor | Colt |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
