1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fairthorpe Atom would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1734 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Cadillac | Fairthorpe |
Model | Sixty | Atom |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 49 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |