1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 550 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Atomata | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2580 mm |
