1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Porsche 356 weights approximately 310 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 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2110 mm |