1969 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mitsubishi Galant | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | Galant | 504 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |