1975 DAF 66 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1975 DAF 66 is newer by 15 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 DAF 66 (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 DAF 66 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 DAF 66 weights approximately 336 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, 1975 DAF 66 (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 DAF 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 DAF 66 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | DAF | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 66 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
