1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 24 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 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 594 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Atom | Taunus |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 20 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |