2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Ford Bantam and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc, 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 147 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.
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 Corolla (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1265 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
