1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 38 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 1100 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atomata | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2560 mm |
