1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 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, 1964 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 60 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
