1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 29 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1413 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | 400 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 118 L |
