2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 Ariel Atom and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 838 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ariel | Ford |
| Model | Atom | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
