1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 327 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1956 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Electron | Escort |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |