1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 35 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 354 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 1228 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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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