2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 512 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | F-350 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3970 mm |