1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 52 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2300 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electron | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 129 L |
