1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2001 Lexus IS is newer by 41 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 910 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, 2001 Lexus IS (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 2001 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lexus |
| Model | Electron | IS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
