1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 is newer by 12 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 56 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 198 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | ZAZ |
| Model | Electron | 966 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2170 mm |
