1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Anglia (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Anglia weights approximately 233 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
