Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1999 – 2002) vs Ariel Atom (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Ariel Atom is the more powerful of the two, with up to 113 hp against 105 hp. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 182 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 456 kg against 912 kg. At 3,830 mm, the Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is 419 mm longer than the Ariel Atom.
| Specification |
Ford
Fiesta 3 Doors
1999 – 2002
|
Ariel
Atom
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 101 hp | 113 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 17.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 153 – 182 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 6.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,830 mm | 3,411 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,194 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,344 mm |
| Curb weight | 912 – 980 kg | 456 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.