2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.

Because 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.

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