1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 759 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 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Atom | Sierra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 60 L |