2008 Ford Escape vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Galant |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
