1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Electron | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3030 mm |
