2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 820 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Crown Victoria | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |