1990 Ford Orion vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 16 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Orion (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 595 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Orion (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Orion | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
