2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-350 | Minica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2010 mm |
