1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Bantam weights approximately 489 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Fellow | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2670 mm |
