1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 MG Midget 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 MG Midget weights approximately 173 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, 1967 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1967 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | MG |
| Model | Electron | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2040 mm |
