1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1394 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fairthorpe |
Model | V8 Vantage | Atom |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 18 L |