1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 368 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
