2001 Ariel Atom vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2001 Ariel 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ariel | Mercury |
Model | Atom | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |