1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 26 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Thunderbird | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
