1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 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 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Volvo |
| Model | Atom | 66 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
