1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 909 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 70 | Atom |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 20 L |