1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1360 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atomata | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 120 L |