2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Ariel Atom and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2112 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.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ariel Atom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (476 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
