2008 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 3 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 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (213 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Ka | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |