2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 93 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel.

Because 1970 Nissan Laurel 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 1970 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1970 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.

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