1968 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 12 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1980 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Galant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
