2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 710 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 549 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
