1963 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,376 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 43 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Consul | Galant |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 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 | 782 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |