1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,376 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 850 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
