1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1958 MG Magnett
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG Magnett would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1958 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 MG Magnett weights approximately 427 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG Magnett. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1958 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | MG |
| Model | Zeta | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |
