1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 1124 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom has manual transmission. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
Model | Atom | Roadster |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2960 mm |