1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP) has 223 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
