2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-250 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 95 L |
