1960 Austin 7 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, both 1960 Austin 7 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin 7 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 7 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |
