1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 105 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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taunus | Galant |
Year Released | 1982 | 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 | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |