1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 43 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 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 980 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Atomata | 360 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 293 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 95 L |
