1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1968 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1968 Steyr 700C 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 18 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Steyr 700C weights approximately 50 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 700C. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1968 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Steyr |
| Model | Electron | 700C |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
