1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 25 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 690 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, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
| Model | Electron | 25 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
