1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 373 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 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Morris |
| Model | Atom | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2190 mm |
