2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 686 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mustang | Celeste |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |