1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 2202 kg more than 1981 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Lincoln |
| Model | Minica | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 544 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3327 mm |
