1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Morgan 4 weights approximately 410 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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Morgan |
| Model | Atomata | 4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
