1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 705 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercury Cougar | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cougar | Celeste |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |