1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 474 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 | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | 166 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 80 L |
