1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 44 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan 4 weights approximately 480 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, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Morgan |
| Model | Electron | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
