1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 739 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Atom | Granada |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |