2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 73 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |
