1980 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 649 kg more than 2010 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Trail Duster | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
