2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 1959 Riley 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Bantam | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1489 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1092 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |