1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 10 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 1019 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Jaguar |
| Model | Atom | MK II |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 63 L |
