1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 31 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1046 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |
