1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 14 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 443 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Morris |
| Model | Electron | Marina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2440 mm |
