1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 564 kg more than 1973 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dino | Minica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
