1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Marcos |
| Model | Electron | Le Mans 500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2280 mm |
