1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 959 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 Mercedes-Benz 200 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Atom | 200 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 65 L |