1968 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Galant |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |