1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1997 Mazda RX-7 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-7 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1376 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
