1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 9 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 188 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
Model | Electron | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 65 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |