1998 Ford Libre vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, 1998 Ford Libre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Libre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Libre (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Libre should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 656 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Libre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford Libre (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Libre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.

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