2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 525 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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