1958 Ford Popular vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 26 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 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, 1958 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Popular | Minica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |
