1955 Ford Popular vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Popular weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Popular | Minica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2060 mm |