1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 653 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. 1979 Mazda Montrose 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. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
Model | Atom | Montrose |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 55 L |