1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1978 Ford Cortina and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Cortina | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cortina | Celeste |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |