1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 2 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 790 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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electron | W 110 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |