1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 719 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Galaxie | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Galaxie | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |