2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 2001 Ariel Atom and 2001 Mercury Villager were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1325 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.
Because 2001 Ariel Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ariel Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2001 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2001 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Ariel | Mercury |
| Model | Atom | Villager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
