1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 383 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | Electron | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |