2003 Ariel Atom vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2003 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 898 kg more than 2003 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ariel Atom | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ariel | Mercury |
Model | Atom | Montclair |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3130 mm |