2011 Ford Escape vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 22 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 858 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.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Minica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2270 mm |
