1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Oceane weights approximately 480 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, 1957 Simca Oceane (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electron | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
