1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 36 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1225 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atomata | 456 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 110 L |