1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 500 kg more than 1976 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Minica | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |