2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Bantam | 88 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |
