2000 Ford Contour vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 778 kg more than 1973 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, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Contour | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Contour | Minica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |