1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 53 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 1123 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 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Volvo |
| Model | Electron | S60 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2776 mm |
