1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 22 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 530 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, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Pontiac |
Model | Electron | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2400 mm |