2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

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 TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TL-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 842 kg more than 2005 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 TL-50 (570 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom. 2000 Ford TL-50 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. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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