2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 602 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
