1983 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor.
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, 1983 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Meteor | 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Meteor | Colt |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |