1957 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1957 AC Aceca is newer by 2 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 468 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | AC | Fairthorpe |
Model | Aceca | Atom |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 18 L |