1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 440 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, 1980 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Atomata | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
