2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 572 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2004 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2004 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |