1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XJS | Galant |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
