1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Colt (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1996 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Meteor | Colt |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
