1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 16 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Pontiac |
Model | Electron | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2750 mm |