1995 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 258 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Because 1976 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 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
