1968 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort 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:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
