1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2004 Peugeot 907
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 907 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 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 907 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, 2004 Peugeot 907 (214 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 2004 Peugeot 907 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2004 Peugeot 907 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Electron | 907 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 214 Nm |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
