1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 3 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 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 415 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 1979 Ford Ranchero 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. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Ranchero | Minica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 359 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 28 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 510 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |