1959 Ford Popular vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Popular weights approximately 219 kg more than 1973 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, 1959 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Popular | Minica |
Year Released | 1959 | 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 | 26 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |