1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| 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 | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
