1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1957 Buick Century
To start off, both 1957 Fairthorpe Electron and 1957 Buick Century were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick Century (300 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1957 Buick Century | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Buick |
Model | Electron | Century |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 300 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |