1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor, 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Meteor 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Meteor | Celeste |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |