2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 Ariel Atom and 2005 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 842 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2990 mm |