1996 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 38 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
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1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Galant | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2489 mm |