1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2004 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2004 Ferrari F430 is newer by 47 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 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 883 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2004 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Electron | F430 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 315 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 108 L |
