1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Morgan 4 weights approximately 170 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Morgan |
Model | Electron | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |