1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1967 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1967 Jaguar MK II is newer by 10 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 2,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 908 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, 1967 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1967 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Jaguar |
| Model | Electron | MK II |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
