1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Toyota Model F. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Debonair | Model F |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2554 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |
