1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 13 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 388 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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Electron | Manta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2440 mm |
