1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 330 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Volvo |
Model | Electron | 66 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |