1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 28 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1110 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.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | Electron | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2630 mm |