2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 775 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Sierra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |