1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 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 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 16 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Suzuki |
| Model | Electron | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 1940 mm |
