2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 2 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | GT 500 | Colt |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2972 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |