2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Focus | Galant |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |