1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 56 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 1452 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Cadillac |
| Model | Electron | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1994 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
