1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 16 kg more than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Ford |
| Model | Alpine | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |
