1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1862 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 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 2010 Ford F-150 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. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
