1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1961 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 745 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, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Vauxhall |
| Model | Electron | Velox |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
