1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 54 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Land Rover |
| Model | Electron | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
