1970 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1883 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Galant | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
