1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Taunus | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
