2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Colt | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |
