1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2004 Tata E
To start off, 2004 Tata E 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata E weights approximately 828 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 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2004 Tata E | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Tata |
| Model | Electron | E |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2810 mm |
