1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1960 MG Magnett
To start off, 1960 MG Magnett is newer by 3 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1960 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG Magnett weights approximately 598 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, 1960 MG Magnett (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1960 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1960 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | MG |
| Model | Electron | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2530 mm |
