1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 9 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morris Oxford (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 695 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, 1964 Morris Oxford (81 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm). This means 1964 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Morris |
Model | Atom | Oxford |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 45 L |