1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 28 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 932 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Pontiac |
| Model | Electron | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 205 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 | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
