1986 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 60 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, 1986 Ford Escort (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. 1986 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1985 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ford Escort | 1985 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Colt |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2390 mm |