2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 181 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 1984 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia. 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 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Bantam | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1808 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1195 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |