1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 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 Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Taunus | Minica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2010 mm |
