2003 Mazda Demio vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Bantam weights approximately 24 kg more than 2003 Mazda Demio. 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, 2010 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Demio | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Demio | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
