1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 960 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electrina | F355 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 373 Nm |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2460 mm |
