1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 45 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 960 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | F430 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 108 L |
