1992 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Galant |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
