2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1946 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt.

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