1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 520 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, 1974 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Electrina | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
