1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 54 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 541 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Atom | F-350 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 115 L |