1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Morgan 4 weights approximately 434 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Morgan |
Model | Atom | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 50 L |