1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1963 Holden EJ
To start off, 1963 Holden EJ is newer by 6 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 592 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, 1963 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1963 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1963 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
| Model | Electron | EJ |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2680 mm |
