2010 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2010 Ford Fiesta and 2010 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 584 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford Fiesta 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Fiesta Colt
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 185 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 9:01
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 175 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 3.7 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 47 L


 

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