1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca 1000 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electrina | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2230 mm |
