1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 20 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.

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