1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 1265 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.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electrina | Escape |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2630 mm |
