1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 586 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Electron | Sierra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
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 | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |