1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1975 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, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 412 GT | Minica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
