1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 50 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1039 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 2007 Ford Falcon 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. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Electron | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
