1984 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1984 Ford Capri and 1984 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (81 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1984 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Capri | Galant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
