1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1998 Ford Courier

To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 38 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 1,798 cc, 1998 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Courier weights approximately 808 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 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Courier (179 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.

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