2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Bantam and 2005 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 890 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
