1962 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 374 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aceca | Galant |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
