1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 803 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 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
Model | Atom | Comet |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |