1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 540 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Atom | 124 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 45 L |
