1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 565 kg more than 1979 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. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cordoba | Galant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
