1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 14 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 437 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 917 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 917 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 610 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 798 kg |