1952 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Consul | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
