1968 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 18 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), 1986 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 159 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, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Galant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
