1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1985 Ford Tempo and 1985 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Tempo (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Tempo weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tempo (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Tempo | 1985 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tempo | Colt |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |