1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 31 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 706 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | 208 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 74 L |
