2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 648 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 1984 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Bantam | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 31 L |