1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1970 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Familia weights approximately 300 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, 1970 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Electron | Familia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2200 mm |
