1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1968 Simca 1100
To start off, 1968 Simca 1100 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 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1100 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1100 weights approximately 500 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.
Because 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Simca 1100 (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1968 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electrina | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2530 mm |
