2005 Ford Laser vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Laser would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Laser and 2010 Ford Bantam are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Laser weights approximately 131 kg more than 2010 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 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Laser | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Laser | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
