1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 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, 1969 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Atomata | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
