1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 549 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 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Morgan |
Model | Atom | 44 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 50 L |