1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2000 Vector M12
To start off, 2000 Vector M12 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vector M12 weights approximately 1140 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 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2000 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Vector |
| Model | Electron | M12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2750 mm |
