1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 68 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta 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.
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1984 Ford Fiesta | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fiesta | Celeste |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |