1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Bantam weights approximately 14 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
