1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1949 Holden FX
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Holden FX (51 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Holden FX weights approximately 482 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1949 Holden FX | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
| Model | Electron | FX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2620 mm |
