1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | FB Special | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
