1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1958 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1958 Talbot T 26 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fairthorpe Atom would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 1179 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 | 1958 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Talbot |
Model | Atom | T 26 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |