1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 665 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sierra | Minica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |