1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 616 weights approximately 420 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, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Electron | 616 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2480 mm |
