1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Minica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2060 mm |
