1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
Model | 308 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |