1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2000 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2000 Ginetta G34 is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ginetta G34 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ginetta G34 weights approximately 326 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, 2000 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2000 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ginetta |
| Model | Electron | G34 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1050 mm |
