1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (100 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. 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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mustang | Galant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |