1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1958 Morris Isis is newer by 1 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 773 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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1958 Morris Isis | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Morris |
Model | Electron | Isis |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2470 mm |