2000 Ford Artic vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 92 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.
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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Artic | 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Artic | Debonair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2700 mm |
