2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TL-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford TL-50 | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TL-50 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 534 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2070 mm |
