1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 493 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Electron | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 66 mm |
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 | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |