1994 Ford Aspire vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1994 Ford Aspire and 1994 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 585 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Aspire | 1994 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aspire | Verada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
