1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 5 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 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 1010 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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Fairthorpe | BMW |
Model | Electron | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |