1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 2 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 818 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electron | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2830 mm |
