1981 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Capri | Celeste |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |