1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 565 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Electron | Taunus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 94 L |