2003 Ariel Atom vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 624 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ariel Atom | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Consul |
Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |