2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 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), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2042 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| 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 | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3023 mm |
