1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1989 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Expedition | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
