1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 8 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 312 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.
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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Marcos |
Model | Electrina | 1600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2270 mm |