2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 789 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Colt. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1999 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1999 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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