1976 Ford LTD vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 970 kg more than 1978 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | LTD | Celeste |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2350 mm |