1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 40 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 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1209 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
| Model | Atom | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
