1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 721 kg more than 2012 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Voyager | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
