1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 1 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1580 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Cadillac | Fairthorpe |
Model | 62 | Electron |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 66 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |