1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 280 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Vedette | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Vedette | Galant |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |