2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fairthorpe |
| Model | CTS | Electron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
