2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 754 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 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
