1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 870 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Falcon | Minica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |