1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1964 Volvo 220
To start off, 1964 Volvo 220 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 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 220 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Volvo |
| Model | Electron | 220 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
