1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1966 Austin A 60 is newer by 6 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 60 weights approximately 630 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, 1966 Austin A 60 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 60 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 42 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
