2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 590 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Bantam | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
