2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,753 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 73 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.

Because 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.

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