1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1960 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1960 Fairthorpe Electron and 1960 Maserati 3500 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 710 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1960 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Maserati |
| Model | Electron | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2510 mm |
