1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Festiva weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Festiva | Minica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |
