1984 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 268 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ford Escort (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Minica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
