2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 415 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ranger | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 69 L |
