2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 425 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2002 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2002 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Escort |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |