2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Cortina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |