1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 770 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 944 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |