1990 Ford Probe vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1990 Ford Probe and 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Probe (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Probe weights approximately 270 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Probe (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Probe | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Probe | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
