1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mustang | Galant |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |