2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 2241 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Escalade | Electrina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2090 mm |
