1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 680 kg more than 1983 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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Zephyr | Minica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
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 | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 570 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 |