1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 128 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Familia | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2350 mm |
