1959 Ford 17M vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 200 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | 17M | Celeste |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |