1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 21 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 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom has manual transmission. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Atom | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
