1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1,244 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 380 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electron | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2390 mm |
