2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2011 Ford F-150

To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 759 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mitsubishi Colt 2011 Ford F-150
Make Mitsubishi Ford
Model Colt F-150
Year Released 2005 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2972 cc 5000 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 179 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 2379 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 98 L


 

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