1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 29 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 760 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Z1 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2060 mm |
