1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 47 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. 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, 1972 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 1972 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Prefect | Galant |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |