1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | FB Special | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
