1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 238 kg more than 1982 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prefect | Minica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2060 mm |
