1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1964 Simca Ariane is newer by 4 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Simca Ariane (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca Ariane weights approximately 614 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, 1964 Simca Ariane (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electron | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
