1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 9 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 19 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Meteor | Galant |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
