2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 817 kg more than 2004 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ariel | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1277 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
