1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 13 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 1,165 cc, 1973 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Publica weights approximately 265 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, 1973 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Electron | Publica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2270 mm |
