2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,753 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 268 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1396 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |