1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz AIV weights approximately 690 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Panoz |
| Model | Electron | AIV |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
