1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1999 Ferrari 360
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 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 3,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 908 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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1999 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | 360 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |
