1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 8 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 1069 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atom | 330 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 90 L |