1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 52 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 577 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 1295 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Atomata | 599 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 331 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 | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 105 L |