1956 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 252 kg more than 1981 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, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Escort | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Minica |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 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 | 72 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2060 mm |