1998 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1998 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Escort weights approximately 700 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Escort | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Minica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
