1952 Ford 12 M vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford 12 M | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | 12 M | Minica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2060 mm |