2009 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Galant | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |
