2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,753 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 1988 Ford Meteor 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. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Bantam | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
