1980 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1980 Ford Escort and 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 35 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Ford Escort | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Celeste |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 60 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |