1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 15 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 1,159 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Torana weights approximately 268 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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1972 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
| Model | Electron | Torana |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2440 mm |
