1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ford Sierra 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Sierra Celeste
Year Released 1987 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1410 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 204 HP 74 HP
Torque 277 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2350 mm


 

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