1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 121 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Taunus | Galant |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
