1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 249 kg more than 1973 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, 1958 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Prefect | Minica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |