1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 60 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
