1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1976 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taunus | Galant |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |