1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 722 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 75 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
