1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 573 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | 17M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
