2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 725 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ariel Atom | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |