1956 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 90 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Popular | Galant |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |