1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 530 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 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Atomata | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |