1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1962 Simca 1000 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca 1000 weights approximately 242 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 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electron | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
