2002 Ariel Atom vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 2345 kg more than 2002 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ariel Atom | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| 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 | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3967 mm |
