1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 228 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 626 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
