1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1370 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atomata | 612 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |