2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1380 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |