1960 AC Greyhound vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, both 1960 AC Greyhound and 1960 Fairthorpe Electron were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 AC Greyhound weights approximately 525 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Greyhound | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | AC | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Greyhound | Electron |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
