2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1974 GMC Suburban

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1164 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 GMC Suburban 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, 1974 GMC Suburban 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, 1974 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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