1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (99 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 347 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | 2000 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |