1957 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1972 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Consul | Galant |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |