1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 553 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 weights approximately 173 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 | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | 553 F2 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2170 mm |
