1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 606 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 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, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon, 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, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2006 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lancia |
| Model | Electrina | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2390 mm |
