1958 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 99 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Consul | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
