2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 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-450 | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 4390 mm |
