1985 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 775 kg more than 1974 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, 1985 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Granada | Minica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |
