2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 740 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.

Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Expedition 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Expedition Colt
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4604 cc 2972 cc
Horse Power 238 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 397 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 1620 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2970 mm


 

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