2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Ariel Atom.
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 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
