2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 73 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus.
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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taurus | Colt |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |