1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 23 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2905 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1978 ZIL 4104 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. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | ZIL |
Model | Atom | 4104 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 3336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3340 mm |