1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 51 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1016 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. 2011 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina has manual transmission. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electrina | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 4379 mm |
