1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 26 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 660 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Electron | 929 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2620 mm |
