1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1331 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Electron | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
