2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 925 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
