1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1981 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corsair | Galant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
