2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Colt | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |