1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Prefect weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Prefect | Minica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2060 mm |