1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cortina | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
