1993 BMW 840 vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 1993 BMW 840 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 1993 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Bantam |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |