1967 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 590 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, 1967 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | 17 | Minica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |