2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-450 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 95 L |
