2005 Ariel Atom vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |