2008 Ford Territory vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 30 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 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Territory | Celeste |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |