1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 779 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 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Corona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
