1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1961 Skoda 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Skoda |
| Model | Electron | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
