1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1960 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1960 Maserati 3500 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 783 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 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Maserati |
Model | Atom | 3500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |