2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 189 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Bantam | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1225 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
