1970 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Capri | Celeste |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |