2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | ST 460 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |