1975 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Celeste |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |