1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,376 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taunus | Galant |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |