1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 17 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 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 683 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | Dino |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
