1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 43 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 748 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 510 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 815 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | TVR |
| Model | Electron | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
