1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1951 MG YB
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 MG YB would be higher. At 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 MG YB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 MG YB (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 MG YB should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 MG YB weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 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, 1951 MG YB (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 MG YB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1951 MG YB | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | MG |
| Model | Electron | YB |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2520 mm |
