1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1974 Ford Fairlane and 1974 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 982 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fairlane | Minica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
