1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 5 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth 750 weights approximately 45 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
Model | 750 | Electron |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |