Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, but torque is 3 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Cougar | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 4 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1610 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 120 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 210 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Mitsubishi Galant quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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