1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 37 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Today weights approximately 220 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 1997 Honda Today 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, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
| Model | Electron | Today |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
