1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 765 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Town Car | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Town Car | Galant |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |