2007 Ford Escape vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 Ford Escape is newer by 36 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Escape (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Escape weights approximately 1245 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, 2007 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Minica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
