1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Atom | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
