1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1583 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mercury |
| Model | Minica | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2888 mm |
