1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Triumph Herald is newer by 9 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 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph Herald weights approximately 290 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, 1969 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Triumph |
| Model | Electron | Herald |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
