1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1358 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 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
Model | Atom | Comet |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |