1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1405 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Impala | Electron |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |