1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 550 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Galant |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
