1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 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 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 1024 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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atom | 360 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 3585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 95 L |