1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Ascona weights approximately 430 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 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Electron | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
