1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 weights approximately 284 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 | 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2170 mm |
