1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fiesta | Galant |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 100.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |