1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1047 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Jaguar |
Model | Atom | XK |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 90 L |