1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2011 Opel Agila
To start off, 2011 Opel Agila is newer by 51 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Agila (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Agila weights approximately 640 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.
Because 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2011 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Electron | Agila |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
