1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 870 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, 1982 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
