2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 671 kg more than 1978 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Falcon | Celeste |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 910 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |