1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 481 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |