1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 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 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 562 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
Model | Electron | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
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 | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |