1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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 | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lancia |
| Model | Electron | Ardea 3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 903 cc |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
