1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Marcos | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1500 | Galant |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |