1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 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 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 1016 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | 308 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
