1958 AC Ace vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1958 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1958 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Ace | Celeste |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |