1977 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 6 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Celeste |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 918 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 |