1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 5 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 1077 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 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Jensen |
| Model | Atom | 541 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 68 L |
