1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 1239 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 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Hudson |
| Model | Atom | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3160 mm |
