1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 703 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1983 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| 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 | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| 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 | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2570 mm |
