1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 235 kg more than 1978 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Zephyr | Celeste |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |