1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 4 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 1040 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fairthorpe |
Model | DB5 | Electron |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |