2004 Lincoln LS vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln LS weights approximately 279 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln LS | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LS | Galant |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
