1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Zephyr | Galant |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |