1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1968 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1968 Moretti Coupe is newer by 8 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti Coupe weights approximately 30 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1968 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Moretti |
| Model | Electron | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
