1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1984 Ford Mustang 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 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 155 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 Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Mustang | 1984 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mustang | Galant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
