1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1000 weights approximately 260 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Electron | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
