1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1989 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 205 is newer by 29 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 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
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, 1989 Peugeot 205, 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, 1989 Peugeot 205 (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1989 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Electrina | 205 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
