1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Prefect (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 158 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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 Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prefect | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
