1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 385 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Festiva | Galant |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
