1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2339 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Atom | 600 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3910 mm |