1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 51 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
| Model | Atom | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 85 L |
