1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1967 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1967 Triumph GT6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph GT6 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 370 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 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1967 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Triumph |
| Model | Electron | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
