2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Ford Bantam and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 516 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bantam | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1552 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
