1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1779 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Lincoln |
Model | Atom | Continental |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2980 mm |