1978 Ford Fiesta vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1978 Ford Fiesta and 1978 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Fiesta | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fiesta | Galant |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
