1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1350 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Minica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2010 mm |
