If by standard you mean manual (one you shift yourself), it would be automatic. It is cheper for the car manufacturer to make manual transmission than automatic. However, since automatic cars have become so prominent many manufacturers don't charge extra for an automatic transmission.
A standard transmission is not necessarily faster. You do however have more control over the shifting sequence, so you can often push the car more than an automatic would allow.
If it has a stick shift and clutch, it is standard. If no clutch and stick shift, it is an automatic.
Need to know if it is standard or automatic.
Mitsubishi gallant is both automatic and standard. You can check out some car classifieds on the net to see the different transmission.
With a standard trnsmission you may have to get the clutch replaced or repaired. You will get better fuel economy in a vehicle with a standard versus an automtic transmision.
Yes, but it will cost more than the car is worth
this depends on whether the car is standard or automatic. If it's standard , then the clutch is not realising all the way and needs to be serviced. if automatic then worn gears or out of adjustments on linkage are possible
Yes, but you have to remove the automatic transmission housing, and you have to replace the Torque Converter with a standard transmission clutch that matches the type of transmission with which you are mating the engine.
More than the actual value of your car. definitely.
In a ......? Have no idea if it's even possible or how much for a price. Because you have yet to give the car that it will be accomplished on. It's always pretty expensive regardless of the car. Going from and Automatic to a Manual will be very expensive unless you have a donor car for parts. Without a donor car for parts, I would not attempt this unless you have plenty of money.
The parking brake is on or the transmission (automatic) or the clutch (standard) has problems.
Need to know if it is a truck or car and if it is a standard or automatic transmission.