1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 1967 Jensen FF is newer by 7 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 1485 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Jensen |
| Model | Electron | FF |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
