1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 404 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Escort |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 40 L |
