1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica 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 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 9 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electron | Minica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
