1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Familia | Galant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
