1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 425 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Falcon | Galant |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |