1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 689 kg more than 1980 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Zephyr | Minica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2060 mm |