2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2045 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Excursion | Galant |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |
