1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1945 Simca 5
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Simca 5 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1945 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina should accelerate faster than 1945 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Simca 5 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1945 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electrina | 5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
