1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Colt. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 26 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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 (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Colt |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
