2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1711 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Excursion (576 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Ford Excursion 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. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Excursion Colt
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6801 cc 1500 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 311 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9:01
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3261 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 47 L


 

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