1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 49 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 1325 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electron | CLS |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |