1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 2011 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 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Land Rover |
| Model | Electrina | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2890 mm |
