1977 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, both 1977 Ford Granada and 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 502 kg more than 1977 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 Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ford Granada 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Granada Celeste
Year Released 1977 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2791 cc 1439 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 135 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1417 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2350 mm


 

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