2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 321 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 2013 Lotus Evora 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 2013 Lotus Evora. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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