1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Marcos | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1500 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
