1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2005 Toyota Hilux 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Hilux (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 884 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 Toyota Hilux (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2005 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | Electron | Hilux |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1374 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |