1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1270 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electrina | E |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2860 mm |