1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 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 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sierra | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
