1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1946 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1946 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1946 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1957 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, 1946 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1946 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1946 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | GAZ |
| Model | Electron | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1946 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2710 mm |
