1964 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Consul weights approximately 322 kg more than 1972 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, 1964 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Consul | Minica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
