1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1955 Ferrari 735
To start off, both 1955 Fairthorpe Atom and 1955 Ferrari 735 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,412 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 735 (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 735 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 735 weights approximately 419 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 | 1955 Ferrari 735 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atom | 735 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 4412 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 850 kg |