2005 Ariel Atom vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 775 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2005 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2005 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |