2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2005 Ariel Atom and 2005 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 1037 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.
Because 2005 Ariel Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ariel Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Escape (262 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 2005 Ford Escape | |
Make | Ariel | Ford |
Model | Atom | Escape |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |