1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 25 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 762 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atomata | 208 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 74 L |
