1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 23 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1288 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | 400 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 118 L |
