1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1082 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.
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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Electron | 130 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
