2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,753 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 233 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2005 Ford Bantam (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Toyota Corolla 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. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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