1956 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 113 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Escort 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:
1956 Ford Escort | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Celeste |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |