1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 877 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Galant |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |
