2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1997 Nissan Crew

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 204 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 1997 Nissan Crew 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 1997 Nissan Crew. 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.

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