1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1957 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.
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1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Electron | 212 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 159 L |