1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1973 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1973 Zastava 1300 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 494 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, 1973 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.

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