2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2010 Ford Mustang 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 53 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford Mustang 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Mustang Colt
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1603 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4778 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1877 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1425 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 47 L


 

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