1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 156 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Because 1956 Ford Zodiac 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 1956 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam, 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
