1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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 | 1982 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Vauxhall |
Model | Electron | Carlton |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2680 mm |