2005 Ariel Atom vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 688 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Sierra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
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 | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 157 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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |