1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 50 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1270 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Aston Martin |
Model | Electron | DB9 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4712 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |