1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1983 Citroen Mehari is newer by 23 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 545 kg more than 1983 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Mehari | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
