1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 20 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 947 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Atomata | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
