1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 46 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 576 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari A10 weights approximately 830 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ascari |
Model | Electrina | A10 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2636 mm |