1989 Eagle Summit vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Eagle Summit would be higher. Both 1989 Eagle Summit and 2007 Ford Bantam are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Summit (111 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Summit weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. 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, 2007 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Eagle Summit | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Summit | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
